proletaire

English

Etymology

• From French prolétaire, from Latin prōlētārius.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌpɹoʊlɪˈtɛː(ɹ)/

Noun

proletaire (plural proletaires)

1. Synonym of proletarian
   • 1839, J. C. Blumenfeld, The New Ecce Homo, at Issue with King and Priest, Or The Self-redemption of Man: A Gospel of the Last Judgment‎^[1], Hetherington, First Act of Accusation Against the King, page 20:

     "Dost hear?" said Ecce Homo to the proletaire, "listen, we are called to table."